Altra FWD Via 2
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 300.5 g | 4 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 246.6 g | 4 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 7.9 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 300.5 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra FWD Via 2 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: 246.6 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra FWD Via 2 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 7.9 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 7.9 mm drop at World Athletics measurement points.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-05
NonePlate
RoadSurface
About the shoe
Comfort-focused road trainer with EGO P35 foam. Doctors of Running favoured easy runs and walking; RunRepeat found limited rebound. The brand's drop specification differs from RunRepeat's sample measurement, so keep those figures distinct.
- Comfort
- 86/100
- Response
- 66/100
- Stability
- 80/100
- Cushioning
- 82/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.1/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Altra lists EGO P35 foam and Original FootShape fit.
- Reported drop
- Altra specifies 4 mm heel-to-toe drop.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 7.9 mm drop at World Athletics measurement points.
- Tested rebound
- RunRepeat measured below-average energy return in its laboratory comparison.
- Tested airflow
- RunRepeat's ventilation test found a warm, poorly ventilated upper.
- Fit
- Doctors of Running found a roomy, tall toe box and secure heel.
- Running feel
- Doctors of Running preferred easy running and walking over faster sessions.
Sources: Altra ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Short firsthand evaluation ↗